A Security Breach is Only a Matter of Time

It seems the more technology lurches forward, the more we need to be concerned about security.

We’ve got so many devices these days, increasingly accessing stuff we store in the cloud. Just how safe can that really be?

And we keep hearing of massive data leaks and hack attacks — like the one that took the Sony Playstation network offline earlier this year. And more and more of us are being told by embarrassed companies that are credit card details have been accessed by someone hacking in to their networks.

Technology journalist Stilgherrian warns that, unless you are diligent about how you protect your vital information, a security breach is only a matter of time. He suggests some simple steps you can take in this edition of BTalk, and warns that it’s not just your PC you need to protect. Your smart phone and Mac computer is no longer exempt from a hack attack.

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ABOUT PHIL

Phil Dobbie is a broadcaster and writer, with a wealth of business experience behind him too. He was a partner in an ad agency, he's been the marketing head at various technology companies and ran the Australian operation of the British Tourist Authority.

But his real love is the creation of content - as a journalist for ZDNet and others. He likes to spend time behind the microphone, creating radio shows and podcasts - he's done thousands of them, for CBS, National Australia Bank, BBC and CommsDay.

He's available to present radio shows and produce podcasts. Or any other exciting projects that come along.